After 25 weeks of watching football on Sunday, it has come down to only one game left. Okay, I know there is still the ProBowl next Sunday, but who really watches that? It's not the same as watching your team fight for a win. And really, I've only been watching 20 weeks, because who really cares about Preseason either? They don't really count in the big picture anyway.
As much hype as the SuperBowl has, there is still a little disappointment. My team (Denver Broncos) did not make it to the SuperBowl. They didn't even make the playoffs, and if you ask me they didn't even show up to most of their games this season. The two teams I thought would make it to the SuperBowl (New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons) didn't make it either. Instead the two teams I didn't want to be in the SuperBowl (Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers) are in the biggest game of the year. No offense to those fans. We all have our favorites and not-so-favorite teams to cheer on.
However, I will still watch it. There are those commercials to see and the half-time show...actually I don't care too much about those either. For me, it's the finale to the ups and downs of the football season. It is the last Sunday (for now) that we will be having the delicious food, that isn't always good for us: chicken wings, cheesy bread sticks, nachos, chips and dips galore. It's the end to that wonderful feeling we have when the official football season starts in September, with the leaves turning colors, falling off the trees and the air becomes crisp. It's the end to watching football on Sunday when the weather changes to winter conditions, and we snuggle up on the coach, watching our team play in the snow, while we eat our chili. It is the last hooray for us.
I love to watch NFL football. It is my favorite sport to watch, although it never used to be. My husband and I began a competition between each other years ago. It was a way for me to get more into football. And it was something I wanted to do, because I love that it was something we could do together, spending time together, and just being together. Let's face it. Most guys are into football, and it is something they will probably never give up. So if you can't beat them...join them. For our competition, we pick teams (starting with the regular season) each week. We pick which teams we think will win that week. The most wins per week earns you a point. The person who has the most weeks won at the end of the season is the ultimate winner. And the prize is determined by the winner. It can be whatever. The last several years the prize has always been dinner and a movie date. And the loser has to pay. And the winner gets to choose what restaurant and what movie.
We are pretty even with wins. We've been doing this for...I don't even know how many years. I've lost count. Anyway, this year I have won! Yea for me!! After my husband has won two years in a row, I have finally conquered again! I love that I am able to give him some competition on a sport I wasn't completely into. The only team I've really watched is the Denver Broncos. Growing up, we watched the Broncos as a family. It is one of my favorite memories! Now, I try and keep up with all the teams, players, and rules. But I'm still learning.
This year I would like to change up the winning prize. So, Jason, I would like for you to pay for a trip to Blackhawk for me and you. (I only take $100 to gamble with, and he will need to provide this.) The last time I went with my two sisters I won $150, so this could be a good thing! Jason, you will also have to pay for lunch at the buffet for us. You will also have to arrange babysitting, and pick the day that will work best for us to go. Nothing major here, right? I think I deserve a prize like this. :)
The big question here is "What are we going to do on Sundays now?"
Ya Ya Ya, Yada Yada Yada.... yea for you! Alright... it's a date. Just wait until next year though... you are mine!
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